The Lonely Palette Explained

The Lonely Palette
Host:Tamar Avishai
Genre:Art history
Language:English
Num Episodes:50, plus 4 bonus
Began:2016
Provider:Hub & Spoke

The Lonely Palette is an art history podcast hosted by Tamar Avishai, a lecturer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.[1] [2] [3] [4] In each episode, Avishai focuses on a single work of art, explaining its historical context and significance. The podcast has been received positively by critics and won several awards.

Format

Each episode examines a single work of art. Avishai begins with a montage of person on the street interviews with museum-goers at the Museum of Fine Arts reacting to the work. She then explains its historical context and significance.[5]

Reception

The podcast has been received positively and recognized on a number of best-of lists. It won The Improper Bostonian 2018 best podcast award.[6]

Episodes

Interviews

Notes and References

  1. News: Pfitzinger . Julie . LISTEN: 'The Lonely Palette' Podcast Makes Art Accessible . December 27, 2020 . . . September 1, 2020 . en . November 27, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201127055926/https://www.nextavenue.org/the-lonely-palette-podcast-makes-art-accessible/ . live .
  2. News: Finkel . Jori . 10 Binge-Worthy Art Podcasts in the Age of Coronavirus . December 27, 2020 . . March 20, 2020 . July 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220720152128/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/20/arts/design/art-podcasts-coronavirus.html . live .
  3. News: Mathiowetz . Adrianne . Meet Tamar Avishai, Podcast Producer Behind "The Lonely Palette" . December 27, 2020 . Scout Somerville . July 20, 2017 . February 27, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210227193656/https://scoutsomerville.com/lonely-palette/ . live .
  4. News: Griffin . Grace . At the MFA, a new podcaster-in-residence spotlights women artists . December 27, 2020 . . March 3, 2020 . November 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211106052700/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/03/arts/mfa-new-podcaster-in-residence-spotlights-women-artists/?fbclid=IwAR1YKryYLq3DBZSwvN7Ip43KJwUgFWvovVZB-vXD7ci6z3MCpilq75GXNQc . live .
  5. Locke . Charley . Get Inside the Creative Process With These 5 Podcasts . December 27, 2020 . . December 7, 2016 . en-us . November 8, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201108094933/https://www.wired.com/2016/12/best-artistic-process-podcasts/ . live .
  6. News: Podcast 2018 Winner: The Lonely Palette . December 27, 2020 . . 2018 . en . November 26, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126211227/https://www.improper.com/bostons-best/2018/arts-entertainment/podcast/the-lonely-palette/ . live .